Ukrainian referees supported their conditions during a highly successful sparring match in Mukachevo
Ukrainian referees support the format, working on friendly matches of youth teams in Zakarpattia.
Photo by the press service of the UAF
A friendly match between the U-17 teams of FC Mukachevo (Mukacheve) and Kryvbas (Kryvyi Rih) took place at the home ground of FC Mukachevo, a second league club in Ukraine. The match was officiated by FIFA referee Mykola Balakin, Premier League referee Yaroslav Kozik, and Premier League assistant referee Yevhen Petраков. Balakin served as the main referee for the first half, while Kozik took over for the second half, with Balakin acting as an assistant linesman.
Photo by the UAF press service
The match was intense, with four goals scored in the first half (2-2), and another four after halftime. In the end, FC Mukachevo won 5-3, giving local referees an opportunity to maintain their fitness during these challenging times.
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